Agile Scrum Master at Kforce Inc in Smithfield, Rhode Island

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Agile Scrum Master in Smithfield, RI.

Duties Include:

• Agile Scrum Master will be working collaboratively with Workplace Investing product partners and chapter leaders to enable delivery of the squad's mission through well-executed sprints


• Accelerating overall squad performance, efficiency and value delivered by engaging within and across squads to find opportunities to improve agile maturity and metrics, and providing coaching, training, and resources


• Maintaining and updating squad performance metrics (e.g., burn-down charts) and artifacts to ensure accurate and clear feedback to the squad members and transparency to other partners


• Managing, coordinating coordination for, and participating in agile events (e.g., backlog prioritization, sprint planning, daily meetings, retrospectives and as appropriate, scrum of scrum masters)


• Supporting adoption, and consistent use of enabling tools (e.g., Jira, Mural, MS Teams)


• Organizing and presenting ideas and information logically and concisely to a variety of audiences, including both technical and non-technical individuals


• As an Agile Scrum Master, you will be collaborating closely with the squad leader to plan and execute on the highest priority work as per the product roadmap


• Managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously


• Coaching and mentoring complex squads, regardless of size


• Participating in a community of practice and providing scrum knowledge to members of your product area and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within the product area

REQUIREMENTS:

• A proven change agent capable of coaching agile practices to teams and individuals from across distinct functions, experiences, and geographies as they work through new and unfamiliar situations


• An effective facilitator and can brainstorm with the team to generate solutions that address challenges and roadblocks to accelerating value delivery


• Intellectually curious and enthusiastic about learning new skills, and model a culture of continuous learning, mentoring, and coaching

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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